#E5D383 Hex Color

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#e5d383 is a light, muted yellow with warm golden undertones and a soft, mellow finish. Its low saturation gives designs a gentle, youthful feel. Use it for spring themes, baby products, budget branding, or welcoming backgrounds. Black text reads clearly, while white text can look washed out. The hex code is #e5d383.

Questions about #e5d383

What is #e5d383 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5d383 is rgb(229, 211, 131), in HSL hsl(49, 65%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 43%, 10%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e5d383?
The best pairings for #e5d383 include charcoal for readable text, sage for a gentle palette, and terracotta for warmer contrast, while similarly softened colors preserve its mellow character across backgrounds and accents.
Is #e5d383 a warm or cool color?
#e5d383 reads as a warm color because its light yellow base carries golden undertones, giving it a sunny, welcoming feel rather than the crisper appearance of a green-leaning or blue-leaning yellow.
Is #e5d383 readable on white or black?
#e5d383 has a 1.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.97:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.